Clayton, WA Arts & Culture and More

Jack Frost Fest to return with Cedar St. party

Jack Frost Fest is returning to help usher in the winter season, but this year will bring a lot of changes — including a new venue. Founded in 2017 by Mattox Farm Productions’ Robb Talbott, the free community event went on hiatus in 2023 and will return this year on Saturday, Nov. 21, moving from its previous home in the Granary District to take over Cedar Street between Second and Third avenues in downtown Sandpoint.

Sandpoint, ID · 17h

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Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias bringing 'The 1976 Tour' to Spokane next spring

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias announced Monday morning that he will bring "The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration" to Spokane in March. The tour will make a stop at Numerica Veterans Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2027. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is one of the world's most successful stand-up comedians and one of...

Spokane, WA · 3d

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Santa Claus is coming to River Park Square with festive celebration for the whole family

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Santa Claus is coming to River Park Square!

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25 years of ‘Pearls Before Swine’

If Stephan Pastis didn’t hate the law so much, “Pearls Before Swine” might not exist. For nearly a decade, Pastis — a full-time comic artist who writes and illustrates a satirical strip that has run in American newspapers for 25 years — worked as a lawyer, defending insurance companies in court.

Spokane, WA · 19h

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Numerica Veterans Arena hosts Veterans Day ceremony and food distribution

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Numerica Veterans Arena will be hosting a free Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday to honor the men and women who have served our country.

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SPR News Today: Pearls Before Swine creator coming to the Garland Theater

I’m Ember Braun. It’s Veterans Day 2026. Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove asks the state to fully fund wildfire prevention. There’s a new trail near Mirabeau Point Park. And the author of the popular comic strip “Pearls Before Swine” is coming to Spokane. Those stories and...

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Klempa signs Two-Hander from Spokane

The fifth-ranked Nebraska Bowling team has signed its first recruit of the 2027 class on national signing day, two-hander Candace Van Tine from Spokane, Wash., Head Coach Paul Klempa announced Wednesday. The Spokane Virtual Academy product brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Huskers' roster. She is a...

Lincoln, NE · 19h

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This Giant Downtown Spokane Bookstore Is A Maze Of New And Used Books Worth Getting Lost In

One bookseller here once spent about 20 minutes researching a novel so a shopper could decide whether to buy it. That’s the kind of story that makes me want to pack a tote bag immediately. The shelves climb under high ceilings, and light spills down from a skylight. New...

Spokane, WA · 14d

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Spokane's public libraries might have three fewer days to stay open for families next year

SPOKANE, Wash. --Mayor Lisa Brown's latest budget proposal could impact the Spokane Public Library System, according to its Executive Director.

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SPR News Today: Dance with Spokane hits the stage Friday

From Spokane Public Radio, it’s SPR News Today. I’m Doug Nadvornick. It’s Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The count goes on in Washington’s election. There are still a few races that are close. Democrats will have a big advantage when the legislature convenes in Olympia. The Post...

Spokane, WA · 2d

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Spokane Parks brings back Longevity Fit for adults 55 and older

SPOKANE, Wash. — Looking for a way to stay fit this fall? Spokane Parks has brought back its Longevity Fit for Healthy Aging program for adults 55 and older, and spots are still open.

Spokane, WA · 2d

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Northwest Museum unveils donated painting, proceeds to benefit Spokane fire victims

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Friday unveiled “Breath of the Dragon,” a painting by Kathleen Gemberling Adkison. The work is one of four paintings from the private collection of philanthropist Dave Clack, which he donated to the museum. Proceeds from the four paintings will go to the Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners, to benefit people affected by the Spokane-area fires on August 1st.

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Four Spokane authors with recent works

With so many outstanding authors calling the Pacific Northwest home, readers enjoy an embarrassment of riches. It’s a great problem to have if you’re a bookworm, but it can pose a challenge when trying to find the perfect book for the reader in your life. Shopping local is...

Spokane, WA · 6d

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Spokane philanthropist’s art donations will help fund wildfire recovery

At the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC), visitors can see two donated paintings whose proceeds will go toward Spokane Complex Wildfire recovery efforts. The pieces were donated by Spokane philanthropist Dave Clack, taken from his personal collection. During a press conference at the MAC on Friday, Clack said he was encouraged by his children to donate the paintings after his wife and fellow philanthropist, Mari Clack, died in 2025.

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Northwest Museum unveils donated painting, proceeds to benefit Spokane fire victims

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Friday unveiled "Breath of the Dragon," a painting by Kathleen Gemberling Adkison.

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Building Community Through Culture: The Northwest Museum of Arts and Cultures

On the last Wednesday of nearly every month, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Cultures hosts its After Hours events. Located in downtown Spokane and founded in 1916, the museum, often called the “MAC,” has long tried to provide recognition for regional culture and history while also building community.

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Grants for Spokane artists, Lakeside High School competes for $1M field upgrade; plus, new music!

Artist Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting working artists across Washington state, recently announced recipients of its 2026 Grants for Artist Projects (GAP), investing $162,500 in 65 artists, including three based in Spokane County. Spoken word poet Bethany ‘B.Lyte’ Montgomery, printmaker Reinaldo Gil Zambrano (pictured) and filmmaker Frances Grace Mortel each received an unrestricted grant of $2,500 to help pay for a creative project. The funds can be used for materials, space rental, travel for research, or other needs associated with completing the artist’s project. The full list of 2026 GAP recipients and recipients’ biographies can be viewed at artisttrust.org. (MADISON PEARSON)

Spokane, WA · 6d

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Spokane author Megan Hershey’s new book How to Protest encourages readers to use their voice

For some, protest may conjure an image of young, passionate picketers marching through streets, bearing signs and chanting phrases to inspire action. With her newly published guide How to Protest: Lessons on Nonviolent Action, author and Whitworth University political science professor Megan Hershey challenges the notion that this conventional protest method alone is effective.

Spokane, WA · 7d

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SPR News Today: Local artist Melissa Cole prepares showcase for First Friday

From Spokane Public Radio, it’s SPR News Today. Preliminary results for Washington state’s Initiative 001 show the measure trailing behind. A King County Superior Court judge finds Albertson’s violated state law for over-distributing opioids and ignoring red flags that could indicate abuse. Thrive International – a Spokane-based...

Spokane, WA · 6d

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